The Positive Effects of Physical Activity on Children
Physical activity provides long-lasting positive effects on children physically, mentally, and socially. It is essential to recognize the importance and benefits of exercise and to be aware of the disadvantages of sedentary behavior.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020, April 21). Physical Activity Facts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved December 3, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/physicalactivity/facts.htm.
Guirado, T.; Chambonnière, C.; Chaput, J.-P.; Metz, L.; Thivel, D.; Duclos, M. Effects of Classroom Active Desks on Children and Adolescents’ Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Academic Achievements and Overall Health: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ.
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(CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, 2021)
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PHYSICAL ACTIVTY EFFECTS
RESEARCHED BASED EVIDENCE
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BMI in children. www.heart.org. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2021, from https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/losing-weight/bmi-in-children.
The American Heart Association advices keeping children at a healthy body mass index (BMI) to maximize overall health - check it out!